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Dave0176
Dave0176 Member Posts: 1,178
edited October 2016 in Strictly Steam
Princeton NJ EG-50 with all new wet returns. Old boiler was an EG-55 installed in 1980 which was oversized.



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NJ Master HVACR Lic# 4630
Specializing in Steam Heating, Serving the residents of New Jersey
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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,461
    Wow, that old boiler was nasty! Nice job as usual on the new one.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
    Dave0176
  • Gordo
    Gordo Member Posts: 857
    Nice pipe fitting indeed.

    Interesting LWCO installation on that old boiler. There appears to have been no way to blow it down.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    "Reducing our country's energy consumption, one system at a time"
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Baltimore, MD (USA) and consulting anywhere.
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  • EzzyT
    EzzyT Member Posts: 1,358
    Beautiful install as always @Dave0176
    E-Travis Mechanical LLC
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  • ratio
    ratio Member Posts: 3,816
    That's quite a hole there. I wonder how long it took them to notice it!

    Why the 90 in the left riser? Asthetics?

  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,606
    Great job, Dave. Where was this located? I'm wondering about chlorides in the feed water.
    Retired and loving it.
  • Dave0176
    Dave0176 Member Posts: 1,178
    Hey @DanHolohan it is in Princeton NJ the old boiler was installed in 1980 so 36 years. There was a lack of maintenance too. I'm sure chlorides are a factor too.
    DL Mechanical LLC Heating, Cooling and Plumbing 732-266-5386
    NJ Master HVACR Lic# 4630
    Specializing in Steam Heating, Serving the residents of New Jersey
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,606
    Thanks. Your work always makes me proud.
    Retired and loving it.
    Dave0176
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
    Awesome. Your job pictures are the textbook I study from. Thanks.
    Steve Minnich
    Dave0176
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,353
    Good looking install as always Dave.

    Any idea how old the previous boiler was? Why did it rott?

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

    Dave0176
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    Beautiful install, Dave!
    Dave0176
  • Koan
    Koan Member Posts: 450
    mechanical artwork!
    Dave0176
  • Dave0176
    Dave0176 Member Posts: 1,178
    ChrisJ said:

    Good looking install as always Dave.

    Any idea how old the previous boiler was? Why did it rott?

    @ChrisJ The old boiler was installed in 1980 so 36 years, not too bad. Also though the boiler was poorly maintained throughout the years. The current owner was taking care of it however I think the problem started years before as I removed some newer piping. There was newer piping on the return and Hartford loop and the riser from the boiler was definitely replaced.
    DL Mechanical LLC Heating, Cooling and Plumbing 732-266-5386
    NJ Master HVACR Lic# 4630
    Specializing in Steam Heating, Serving the residents of New Jersey
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  • Paul S_3
    Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,283
    Nice job as always @Dave0176
    ASM Mechanical Company
    Located in Staten Island NY
    Servicing all 5 boroughs of NYC.
    347-692-4777
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    Dave0176
  • bob_46
    bob_46 Member Posts: 813
    Nice pipe work, you need to fill in the hole under the boiler so your secondary air isn't screwed up.

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  • gerry gill
    gerry gill Member Posts: 3,078
    thats an install to be proud of..very nice
    gwgillplumbingandheating.com
    Serving Cleveland's eastern suburbs from Cleveland Heights down to Cuyahoga Falls.

    Dave0176
  • New England SteamWorks
    New England SteamWorks Member Posts: 1,526
    You nailed it @Dave0176! Starting with throwing out the old header. Well planned, well thought out, well executed.

    Home run.
    New England SteamWorks
    Service, Installation, & Restoration of Steam Heating Systems
    newenglandsteamworks.com
    Dave0176
  • Dave0176
    Dave0176 Member Posts: 1,178
    RI_SteamWorks said:

    You nailed it @Dave0176! Starting with throwing out the old header. Well planned, well thought out, well executed.

    Home run.

    @RI_SteamWorks funny thing is technically according to Weil-McLain minimum specifications that header on the old EG-55 is piped right!! 3" all the way with a 1-1/2 equalizer. Gives a steam exit velocity of 22.59 FPM, waaay to fast for my liking!!!! Lol
    DL Mechanical LLC Heating, Cooling and Plumbing 732-266-5386
    NJ Master HVACR Lic# 4630
    Specializing in Steam Heating, Serving the residents of New Jersey
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  • New England SteamWorks
    New England SteamWorks Member Posts: 1,526
    edited October 2016
    There's piping to the minimum specs, and then there's good. You took the time and trouble (and had the expertise) to take it apart and install dual risers into a dropped header, which is really good. Good for you.

    And really good for your customer.

    But you're modest, I know...
    New England SteamWorks
    Service, Installation, & Restoration of Steam Heating Systems
    newenglandsteamworks.com
  • j a_2
    j a_2 Member Posts: 1,801
    Nice work....
  • ev101
    ev101 Member Posts: 1
    Hi I am the homeowner the proud new owner of Dave's latest masterpiece. The pictures tell you guys all you need to know about the quality of Dave's work. I would like to comment on the quality of the guys who did the work. Dave and his dad Walt (he helps Dave with installs) made me feel like I had family doing the job. From the energy they poured into their work to just being fun to have around. I mean who the heck would work until 10 PM on a Saturday and then come back Sunday morning with a smile. I also found myself heading down to the basement not to check on them but just to hangout I am sure I got in their way but they didn't complain. In fact Walt who's full-time job is running his Walts Jerky Shop in New Jersey even brought me a ton of free samples (which were fantastic). My teenage sons think I'm nuts making them come down to the basement to stare at the sexy beast that is my new boiler. My younger son just asked me who I am going to hangout out with now that the boilers done? I told him Dave and Walt I mean the things got to be serviced every year.
    I know I waited way to long to get this new boiler. In fact I have read a couple of Dan's books and come to the forum often since I moved in 12 years ago. From what I had learned here I never felt comfortable with anyone who came out to see the boiler before Dave. While it could have ended badly with that old steamer I am glad I held out until now. Thanks guys!!
    KC_JonesDave0176LionA29
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    You got the REAL DEAL when you got Dave to install that beauty! I'm happy for you.
    Dave0176
  • Paul S_3
    Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,283
    Thats great that you had @Dave0176 and his dad install your steam boiler... they do fantastic work....
    ASM Mechanical Company
    Located in Staten Island NY
    Servicing all 5 boroughs of NYC.
    347-692-4777
    ASMMECHANICALCORP@GMAIL.COM
    ASMHVACNYC.COM
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    Dave0176
  • LionA29
    LionA29 Member Posts: 255
    That's a beauty @Dave0176, Love the space available to work.
  • Dave in QCA
    Dave in QCA Member Posts: 1,788
    Yep, gotta agree with all comments of praise. Perfection indeed.
    Dave in Quad Cities, America
    Weil-McLain 680 with Riello 2-stage burner, December 2012. Firing rate=375MBH Low, 690MBH Hi.
    System = Early Dunham 2-pipe Vacuo-Vapor (inlet and outlet both at bottom of radiators) Traps are Dunham #2 rebuilt w. Barnes-Jones Cage Units, Dunham-Bush 1E, Mepco 1E, and Armstrong TS-2. All valves haveTunstall orifices sized at 8 oz.
    Current connected load EDR= 1,259 sq ft, Original system EDR = 2,100 sq ft Vaporstat, 13 oz cutout, 4 oz cutin - Temp. control Tekmar 279.
    http://grandviewdavenport.com
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,725
    Very nice to know a customer who appreciates a good (way better than good) job. So many only care about the price.

    Happily, one of those good customers cancels out several of the ignorant ones.

    Nice job , Dave
  • j a_2
    j a_2 Member Posts: 1,801
    Really nice

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